C:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\SimulationServices\V6R2016x\win_b64\SMA\site.The default location of custom_v6.env in release 2016 is The default location for abaqus_v6.env in release 6.14-3 isįor Linux (where is the Abaqus parent directory) (It's near the end of the abaqus_v6.env file which is fairly long. You just need to edit the abaquslm_license_file parameter line in a local Abaqus environment file abaqus_v6.env (release 6.14-3 and earlier) or custom_v6.env (release 2016) as shown here. If you have machines where Abaqus is already installed and you want to get licenses from the Central License Server, you don't need to perform the installation steps below. Switching an existing Abaqus installation to get licenses from the Central License Server Running Abaqus this way requires that you maintain network connectivity, and requires use of the MIT VPN if you are off the MIT campus.You will not need to update the annual license file, this is handled on the server.You will not need to register with Simulia or download anything from their web site.It requires a 64 bit operating system (Windows or Linux). This Abaqus installation procedure is only authorized for MIT student/faculty/staff users. Switching an existing Abaqus installation to get licenses from the Central License Server.